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Saturday morning, the Carolina volleyball team took its
competitive nature out of the gym and pointed it in a different direction: a
few friendly games of B-I-N-G-O with families staying at the Ronald McDonald
House near campus.

Throughout the year, UNC student-athletes participate in
different activities at Ronald McDonald House. They cook meals or bring treats
for guests who are staying at the house while a young family member receives
treatment at an area hospital. At Christmastime, groups of student-athletes sing
carols there. Bingo games, however, always prove to be a highlight.

"Outreach is always a lot of fun, but it's
especially enjoyable and rewarding interacting with kids," said Chaney LaReau,
a junior on the volleyball team. "They were just as competitive as we were in
bingo so we all had a good time!"

The volleyball
team has been especially active in the community in recent months, hosting a
clinic for Special Olympics athletes and visiting Charles House, a local
eldercare home, to explain their sport and stage an indoor tournament.

"I really enjoy participating in outreach because as
athletes at Carolina we are so blessed, and it's such a rewarding experience to
be able to help others in our community and do something for someone else,"
junior Lauren Adkins said.